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20/10/2026

We celebrate the women defending human rights, the young people demanding accountability, the journalists speaking truth to power, and the communities standing up for equality and justice.
Let us honour our heroes by continuing the work they began.

Happy Mashujaa Day from The Gender Desk.

18/10/2026

Kuna watu washaonja hii kitu

18/10/2026

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige is eyeing the Nairobi senatorial seat.

18/10/2026

Edwin Sifuna has come to the defense of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, saying the responsibility of opening markets lies with the governor and not the president.

President William Ruto and Natembeya are locked in a political and development dispute over the Masinde Muliro Ultra Modern Market at the Kitale bus terminus.

The dispute centers on the ownership, funding, and launch of the market.

18/10/2026

**Sifuna Vows to Protect Odinga Family from ‘Nzige’ Attacks**

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna says the children of the late Raila Odinga have come under attack from individuals he refers to as “Wale Nzige."

Sifuna also claims that Ida Odinga has been targeted, vowing to protect the family from what he describes as attacks by the group.

He did not identify the individuals he referred to as "Nzige," leaving questions about who he was targeting with the remarks.

18/10/2026

"The whole of Nairobi Iko kwa Tumbo yake, amemeza ,ali yote ya Nairobians" Babu Owino on Nairobi governor Sakaja

18/10/2026

Ruben Ndolo dares MP Junet Mohamed to confront former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he tours Nyanza.

18/10/2026

Brian Weke defends Edwin Sifuna against President William Ruto’s attacks, saying the ODM Secretary General is empty of corruption, abductions, and theft of public resources.

Weke argues that Ruto’s attacks on Sifuna are driven by fear of his growing political influence.

18/10/2026

A female aspirant from Embakasi vows to name her children Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino if Linda Mama is reinstated should the Linda Mwananchi movement ascend to leadership next year.

18/10/2026

Hata Ero alisema hapa lazima mguu niponye 😂

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